What Dr. Energy Saver Says About Water Conservation:

"Only 1% of the water on earth is usable for human consumption, and the average home can waste 11,000 gal. of water a year."

Water Conservation Checkup
Energy Checkup
  • Consult with a home energy doctor
  • Fix plumbing leaks or related issues
  • Don't leave water running if you don't have to
Home Energy Audit
Water Conservation

Water Conservation Saves Energy and Money on Home Energy Bills

Saving Water Saves Energy and Money

What does saving water have to do with saving energy? After all, water is a natural resource, like oil or gas, but it’s not an energy source. But we use energy, and lots of it, to bring water to our homes and make it work for us. Seeing as you’re interested in saving as much energy and money as possible, it’s worthwhile to look at ways to use all the water in your home more efficiently.

If your home is connected to city water and sewer lines, conserving water will cut your water and sewer bills. If your house has a well and septic system, saving water cuts the costs of pumping water out of the ground into your house. It also helps to avoid overloading your septic system, which can call for expensive pumping.

And don’t forget about cutting down on hot water use. Since about 15% of your home energy budget goes to heating water, using hot water more efficiently can help cut your utility bills. See how to cut your water heating costs.

Dr. Energy Saver says…

Water is a precious resource we can’t afford to waste. Only 1% of the water on earth is usable for human consumption, and the average home can waste 11,000 gal. of water a year.

Local Action, National Impacts

As each of us finds ways to use water more efficiently in our homes, we’re helping ourselves and our communities.  Electricity accounts for 80% of water processing and distribution expenses. On a national level, systems for processing drinking and waste water consume 50 billion kilowatt-hours annually. That’s enough electricity to power more than 4.5 million homes for an entire year. And don’t forget where this electricity comes from; it comes from burning fossil fuels that are being rapidly depleted. Efficient use and conservation of water saves energy all the way around.

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